Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Sunday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 1 hour ago | Last Updated: Mar 28, 23:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Pelicans

The Houston Rockets tip off against the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Let’s Take a Chance on Pelicans

Our prediction is that the Pelicans will cover the line and prove to be competitive. It’s currently set at +6.5 against the Rockets and that makes plenty of appeal, with -110 available.

7 Triumphs for Rockets in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Houston Rockets triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Memphis Grizzlies were beaten 119-109 at FedExForum. Kevin Durant poured in 25 points, with Jabari Smith contributing 21 and Amen Thompson adding 18.

New Orleans Pelicans lost on the road in their last game, making it four straight defeats. Toronto Raptors won 119-106 at Scotiabank Arena. Zion Williamson scored 22 points, with Saddiq Bey adding 19 and Derik Queen 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets have claimed back-to-back victories over the Pelicans. Both wins came at Toyota Center and the scorelines were 119-110 and 107-105. It’s been seven Rockets wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	44	29	0.603	114.1	110.2	3.9	25-10	19-19	8-6	24-22	5-5	1W
Pelicans	25	50	0.333	115.3	119.3	-4	16-22	9-28	7-8	16-30	5-5	4L

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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 111.2 points, 47.7 rebounds, 26.7 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.4 blocks while shooting 47.6% from the field and 73.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 112.5 points and 39.7 rebounds per matchup.

Kevin Durant is averaging 25.5 points and 5.0 assists, while Amen Thompson averages 8.8 rebounds and Reed Sheppard 2.8 (32.9%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 115.9 points, 43.7 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 9.2 steals and 6.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field and 75.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 113.5 points and 44.9 rebounds.

Zion Williamson is averaging 20.6 points, Yves Missi 6.6 rebounds and Dejounte Murray 4.8 assists, while Trey Murphy has an average of 2.9 (37.7%) 3-pointers made.

Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Our Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

There’s some excellent value on the spread for this NBA contest and we like the Pelicans at +6.5. We’re happy to take the underdogs with this advantage at -110.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key NBA stats to help shape our basketball predictions and guide the final call.

Key Rockets vs Pelicans stats:

The +6.5 line has been covered by Pelicans in 8 consecutive games at home.
The +6.5 line has been covered by Pelicans in 14 of their last 20 games.
The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.

Pelicans +6.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Saddiq Bey Over 2.5 Assists -112

Saddiq Bey (Pelicans) has totaled Over 2.5 assists in 5 straight games at home. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists bet which is priced at -112 that he is able to cover the line.

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Zion Williamson Over 20.5 Points -114

Zion Williamson (Pelicans) has had Over 20.5 points in 4 straight games. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with -114 available that it’s covered.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pelicans +6

Totals Over 224.5

Player Assists Saddiq Bey Over 2.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Pelicans +6 on the spread, combined with Over 224.5 and Saddiq Bey (Pelicans) to have Over 2.5 assists.

A same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular basketball game. Should a bettor get these selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets

116 - 113 Pelicans logo

Pelicans

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score prediction being a 116-113 win for the Rockets. There are enormous odds available when it comes to this pick.

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Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest Rockets Victory

Sportsbooks’ favorites Houston Rockets are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -208 about them triumphing means a 68% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. New Orleans Pelicans are the underdogs at +176 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is 6 and the total points line is currently 224.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to back Over 224.5, it’s -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Kevin Durant Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Kevin Durant is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -122 to score Over 24.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -104.

Player Points

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

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Player Assists

Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

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Player Rebounds

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

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Pelicans Hold Seven Wins in Previous Ten at Home

The Pelicans are 7-3 in their last 10 home games, putting up 119.20 points on average and giving up 114.10.

The Rockets have a 4-6 record in their last 10 road games, putting up 111.60 points per contest and giving up 117.50.

The Pelicans defeated the Rockets 133-128 in their last meeting at Smoothie King Center. Over the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Smoothie King Center, the Pelicans have collected seven wins, while the Rockets have three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O224.5	U224.5
New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats		7-3	233.30	119.20	114.10	7	3
Houston Rockets Away Stats		4-6	229.10	111.60	117.50	4	6

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O224.5 = Games Over 224.5 Points
U224.5 = Games Under 224.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Rockets

NBA: 28/03 Rockets 119 Grizzlies109
NBA: 26/03 Rockets 108 Timberwolves110
NBA: 24/03 Rockets 124 Bulls132
NBA: 22/03 Heat 122 Rockets123
NBA: 21/03 Hawks 95 Rockets117

Pelicans

NBA: 28/03 Pelicans 106 Raptors119
NBA: 27/03 Pelicans 108 Pistons129
NBA: 25/03 Pelicans 116 Knicks121
NBA: 22/03 Cavaliers 111 Pelicans106
NBA: 20/03 Clippers 99 Pelicans105

Head to Head

Rockets vs Pelicans

NBA: 14/03 2026 Pelicans 105 Rockets 107
NBA: 19/01 2026 Pelicans 110 Rockets 119
NBA: 19/12 2025 Rockets 128 Pelicans 133
NBA: 09/03 2025 Pelicans 117 Rockets 146
NBA: 07/03 2025 Rockets 109 Pelicans 97
NBA: 27/12 2024 Rockets 128 Pelicans 111
NBA: 20/12 2024 Pelicans 113 Rockets 133
NBA: 23/02 2024 Rockets 105 Pelicans 127
NBA: 01/02 2024 Pelicans 110 Rockets 99
NBA: 24/12 2023 Rockets 106 Pelicans 104

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets Stats

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Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

-6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
-6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

+6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
+6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 223.70 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 229.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 224.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 224.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 111.20 pts and allowed 112.50 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 111.60 pts and allowed 117.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 229.40 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 233.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 224.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 224.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.90 pts and allowed 113.50 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 119.20 pts and allowed 114.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 31.80 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.60 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 15.80 (73.83%)
Rebounds: Total 47.7, Offensive 14.70, Defensive 33.00
Assists: 26.70
Blocks: 5.40
Steals: 8.10
Turnovers : 16.00
Personal Fouls: 17.30

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 33.00 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 9.40 (30%)
Free Throws Made: 17.40 (76.99%)
Rebounds: Total 46.3, Offensive 13.70, Defensive 32.60
Assists: 24.70
Blocks: 6.50
Steals: 7.80
Turnovers : 15.10
Personal Fouls: 17.50

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 30.80 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.70 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 19.20 (75%)
Rebounds: Total 43.7, Offensive 11.70, Defensive 32.00
Assists: 26.50
Blocks: 6.20
Steals: 9.20
Turnovers : 12.80
Personal Fouls: 18.00

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 31.70 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.50 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 21.30 (77.17%)
Rebounds: Total 45.5, Offensive 11.30, Defensive 34.20
Assists: 26.00
Blocks: 6.30
Steals: 9.30
Turnovers : 13.70
Personal Fouls: 18.80

Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Amen Thompson	71	37.31	1273	371	17.9	5.2	0.4	7.9	0.6	1.5
Kevin Durant	70	36.41	1818	320	26.0	4.6	2.4	5.4	0.9	0.9
Jabari Smith	69	35.26	1072	130	15.5	1.9	2.2	7.0	0.9	0.8

Alperen Sengun	64	33.63	1307	394	20.4	6.2	0.5	8.9	1.1	1.2
Reed Sheppard	73	26.34	985	253	13.5	3.5	2.7	2.9	0.7	1.5
Tari Eason	51	25.99	531	79	10.4	1.5	1.6	6.4	0.5	1.3
Steven Adams	32	22.83	187	48	5.8	1.5	-	8.6	0.7	0.7
Josh Okogie	69	17.74	324	56	4.7	0.8	0.9	2.6	0.2	0.9
Dorian Finney-Smith	35	16.86	107	34	3.1	1.0	0.7	2.5	0.2	0.4
Aaron Holiday	48	13.23	267	48	5.6	1.0	1.1	0.9	0.1	0.5
Clint Capela	66	12.41	242	42	3.7	0.6	-	4.5	0.8	0.5
Jae'Sean Tate	38	8.26	99	17	2.6	0.4	0.2	1.3	0.1	0.2
JD Davison	25	7.34	55	29	2.2	1.2	0.3	1.0	0.2	0.2
Isaiah Crawford	12	6.04	17	4	1.4	0.3	0.2	0.8	0.3	0.2
Jeff Green	26	5.3	59	5	2.3	0.2	0.5	0.7	0.0	0.0
Kevon Harris	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tristen Newton	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Trey Murphy	64	35.51	1388	244	21.7	3.8	3.3	5.7	0.3	1.5
Saddiq Bey	68	31.06	1186	176	17.4	2.6	2.1	5.6	0.1	1.0
Zion Williamson	58	29.83	1239	188	21.4	3.2	-	5.8	0.6	1.0

Herbert Jones	52	29.06	469	148	9.0	2.8	1.4	3.4	0.5	1.7
Dejounte Murray	12	27.77	206	78	17.2	6.5	1.5	5.3	0.3	1.7
Jeremiah Fears	75	24.89	977	243	13.0	3.2	1.1	3.6	0.3	1.1
Derik Queen	73	24.25	815	268	11.2	3.7	0.3	6.9	0.9	1.0
Jordan Poole	36	24.07	479	112	13.3	3.1	2.4	2.0	0.4	0.6
Bryce McGowens	42	20.95	340	62	8.1	1.5	0.9	2.1	0.2	0.6
Yves Missi	62	19.13	339	78	5.5	1.3	-	5.7	1.5	0.3
DeAndre Jordan	12	16.57	53	11	4.4	0.9	-	6.3	0.8	0.3
Karlo Matkovic	61	14.67	350	50	5.7	0.8	0.6	3.7	0.9	0.4
Kevon Looney	18	13.92	52	25	2.9	1.4	0.1	5.3	0.5	0.3
Micah Peavy	54	13.18	208	48	3.9	0.9	0.4	1.8	0.1	0.6
Jordan Hawkins	45	12.45	177	30	3.9	0.7	0.8	1.5	0.2	0.2
Trey Alexander	5	8.32	14	5	2.8	1.0	0.4	0.8	0.2	0.2
Hunter Dickinson	1	4.7	2	-	2.0	-	-	-	1.0	-
Jaden Springer	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

27 Mar NBA

Rockets 119-109 Grizzlies

Confirmed Lineups

25 Mar NBA

Rockets 108-110 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

23 Mar NBA

Rockets 124-132 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

21 Mar NBA

Heat 122-123 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

20 Mar NBA

Hawks 95-117 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

18 Mar NBA

Lakers 124-116 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

16 Mar NBA

Lakers 100-92 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

13 Mar NBA

Pelicans 105-107 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

11 Mar NBA

Rockets 93-129 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

10 Mar NBA

Raptors 99-113 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

27 Mar NBA

Pelicans 106-119 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

26 Mar NBA

Pelicans 108-129 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

24 Mar NBA

Pelicans 116-121 Knicks

Confirmed Lineups

21 Mar NBA

Cavaliers 111-106 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

19 Mar NBA

Clippers 99-105 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

18 Mar NBA

Clippers 109-124 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

16 Mar NBA

Mavericks 111-129 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

13 Mar NBA

Pelicans 105-107 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

11 Mar NBA

Raptors 111-122 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

08 Mar NBA

Wizards 118-138 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	49	24	0.671	114.1	106.9	7.2	26-11	23-13	9-5	30-14	7-3	2W
Knicks	48	26	0.649	117	110.5	6.5	27-9	21-17	12-3	31-16	7-3	1L
Raptors	41	32	0.562	114	112.3	1.7	20-16	21-16	4-10	29-16	5-5	1W
76ers	41	33	0.554	116.2	116.5	-0.3	21-17	20-16	9-7	24-23	7-3	2W
Nets	17	57	0.23	106.2	115.7	-9.5	9-26	8-31	3-12	12-32	0-10	10L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	54	20	0.73	117.5	109.5	8	29-9	25-11	10-4	34-12	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	46	28	0.622	119.4	115.1	4.3	24-14	22-14	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Bucks	29	44	0.397	110.4	116.7	-6.3	16-20	13-24	9-6	20-27	2-8	3L
Bulls	29	45	0.392	116.4	121	-4.6	18-20	11-25	4-11	17-29	3-7	3L
Pacers	16	58	0.216	111.9	120.6	-8.7	10-27	6-31	3-10	12-33	1-9	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	42	33	0.56	118.3	116.4	1.9	22-16	20-17	8-6	23-22	8-2	1W
Magic	39	34	0.534	115.7	114.8	0.9	23-15	16-19	9-7	24-23	4-6	1W
Hornets	39	35	0.527	116.3	111.7	4.6	19-18	20-17	11-5	23-23	7-3	1L
Heat	39	35	0.527	120.3	117.7	2.6	23-14	16-21	7-7	23-21	4-6	1L
Wizards	17	56	0.233	113	124	-11	11-26	6-30	2-12	11-34	1-9	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	58	16	0.784	118.8	107.7	11.1	30-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	1W
Nuggets	47	28	0.627	121.3	116.9	4.4	23-13	24-15	8-5	29-16	8-2	5W
Timberwolves	45	29	0.608	117.9	114.4	3.5	25-14	20-15	9-7	28-21	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	37	38	0.493	115.2	116.5	-1.3	20-17	17-21	7-8	25-21	6-4	1L
Jazz	21	53	0.284	117.5	125.3	-7.8	13-25	8-28	1-13	11-34	2-8	4L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	48	26	0.649	116.6	114.9	1.7	24-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	2W
Suns	40	33	0.548	112.4	111.2	1.2	23-15	17-18	10-6	25-21	4-6	1L
Clippers	38	36	0.514	113.8	112.5	1.3	21-15	17-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	4W
Warriors	36	38	0.486	115.2	114.9	0.3	21-15	15-23	6-6	23-22	4-6	3W
Kings	19	56	0.253	110.9	121.2	-10.3	13-25	6-31	3-10	12-35	4-6	3L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	56	18	0.757	119.4	111.2	8.2	28-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	8W
Rockets	44	29	0.603	114.1	110.2	3.9	25-10	19-19	8-6	24-22	5-5	1W
Grizzlies	25	49	0.338	115.1	119.2	-4.1	14-23	11-26	6-9	19-29	2-8	1W
Pelicans	25	50	0.333	115.3	119.3	-4	16-22	9-28	7-8	16-30	5-5	4L
Mavericks	24	50	0.324	113.9	118.9	-5	14-23	10-27	4-11	13-33	3-7	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	54	20	0.73	117.5	109.5	8	29-9	25-11	10-4	34-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	49	24	0.671	114.1	106.9	7.2	26-11	23-13	9-5	30-14	7-3	2W
Knicks	48	26	0.649	117	110.5	6.5	27-9	21-17	12-3	31-16	7-3	1L
Cavaliers	46	28	0.622	119.4	115.1	4.3	24-14	22-14	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Raptors	41	32	0.562	114	112.3	1.7	20-16	21-16	4-10	29-16	5-5	1W
Hawks	42	33	0.56	118.3	116.4	1.9	22-16	20-17	8-6	23-22	8-2	1W
76ers	41	33	0.554	116.2	116.5	-0.3	21-17	20-16	9-7	24-23	7-3	2W
Magic	39	34	0.534	115.7	114.8	0.9	23-15	16-19	9-7	24-23	4-6	1W
Heat	39	35	0.527	120.3	117.7	2.6	23-14	16-21	7-7	23-21	4-6	1L
Hornets	39	35	0.527	116.3	111.7	4.6	19-18	20-17	11-5	23-23	7-3	1L
Bucks	29	44	0.397	110.4	116.7	-6.3	16-20	13-24	9-6	20-27	2-8	3L
Bulls	29	45	0.392	116.4	121	-4.6	18-20	11-25	4-11	17-29	3-7	3L
Wizards	17	56	0.233	113	124	-11	11-26	6-30	2-12	11-34	1-9	1L
Nets	17	57	0.23	106.2	115.7	-9.5	9-26	8-31	3-12	12-32	0-10	10L
Pacers	16	58	0.216	111.9	120.6	-8.7	10-27	6-31	3-10	12-33	1-9	2L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	58	16	0.784	118.8	107.7	11.1	30-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	1W
Spurs	56	18	0.757	119.4	111.2	8.2	28-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	8W
Lakers	48	26	0.649	116.6	114.9	1.7	24-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	2W
Nuggets	47	28	0.627	121.3	116.9	4.4	23-13	24-15	8-5	29-16	8-2	5W
Timberwolves	45	29	0.608	117.9	114.4	3.5	25-14	20-15	9-7	28-21	5-5	1L
Rockets	44	29	0.603	114.1	110.2	3.9	25-10	19-19	8-6	24-22	5-5	1W
Suns	40	33	0.548	112.4	111.2	1.2	23-15	17-18	10-6	25-21	4-6	1L
Clippers	38	36	0.514	113.8	112.5	1.3	21-15	17-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	4W
Trail Blazers	37	38	0.493	115.2	116.5	-1.3	20-17	17-21	7-8	25-21	6-4	1L
Warriors	36	38	0.486	115.2	114.9	0.3	21-15	15-23	6-6	23-22	4-6	3W
Grizzlies	25	49	0.338	115.1	119.2	-4.1	14-23	11-26	6-9	19-29	2-8	1W
Pelicans	25	50	0.333	115.3	119.3	-4	16-22	9-28	7-8	16-30	5-5	4L
Mavericks	24	50	0.324	113.9	118.9	-5	14-23	10-27	4-11	13-33	3-7	1W
Jazz	21	53	0.284	117.5	125.3	-7.8	13-25	8-28	1-13	11-34	2-8	4L
Kings	19	56	0.253	110.9	121.2	-10.3	13-25	6-31	3-10	12-35	4-6	3L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	58	16	0.784	118.8	107.7	11.1	30-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	1W
Spurs	56	18	0.757	119.4	111.2	8.2	28-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	8W
Pistons	54	20	0.73	117.5	109.5	8	29-9	25-11	10-4	34-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	49	24	0.671	114.1	106.9	7.2	26-11	23-13	9-5	30-14	7-3	2W
Lakers	48	26	0.649	116.6	114.9	1.7	24-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	2W
Knicks	48	26	0.649	117	110.5	6.5	27-9	21-17	12-3	31-16	7-3	1L
Nuggets	47	28	0.627	121.3	116.9	4.4	23-13	24-15	8-5	29-16	8-2	5W
Cavaliers	46	28	0.622	119.4	115.1	4.3	24-14	22-14	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	45	29	0.608	117.9	114.4	3.5	25-14	20-15	9-7	28-21	5-5	1L
Rockets	44	29	0.603	114.1	110.2	3.9	25-10	19-19	8-6	24-22	5-5	1W
Raptors	41	32	0.562	114	112.3	1.7	20-16	21-16	4-10	29-16	5-5	1W
Hawks	42	33	0.56	118.3	116.4	1.9	22-16	20-17	8-6	23-22	8-2	1W
76ers	41	33	0.554	116.2	116.5	-0.3	21-17	20-16	9-7	24-23	7-3	2W
Suns	40	33	0.548	112.4	111.2	1.2	23-15	17-18	10-6	25-21	4-6	1L
Magic	39	34	0.534	115.7	114.8	0.9	23-15	16-19	9-7	24-23	4-6	1W
Hornets	39	35	0.527	116.3	111.7	4.6	19-18	20-17	11-5	23-23	7-3	1L
Heat	39	35	0.527	120.3	117.7	2.6	23-14	16-21	7-7	23-21	4-6	1L
Clippers	38	36	0.514	113.8	112.5	1.3	21-15	17-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	4W
Trail Blazers	37	38	0.493	115.2	116.5	-1.3	20-17	17-21	7-8	25-21	6-4	1L
Warriors	36	38	0.486	115.2	114.9	0.3	21-15	15-23	6-6	23-22	4-6	3W
Bucks	29	44	0.397	110.4	116.7	-6.3	16-20	13-24	9-6	20-27	2-8	3L
Bulls	29	45	0.392	116.4	121	-4.6	18-20	11-25	4-11	17-29	3-7	3L
Grizzlies	25	49	0.338	115.1	119.2	-4.1	14-23	11-26	6-9	19-29	2-8	1W
Pelicans	25	50	0.333	115.3	119.3	-4	16-22	9-28	7-8	16-30	5-5	4L
Mavericks	24	50	0.324	113.9	118.9	-5	14-23	10-27	4-11	13-33	3-7	1W
Jazz	21	53	0.284	117.5	125.3	-7.8	13-25	8-28	1-13	11-34	2-8	4L
Kings	19	56	0.253	110.9	121.2	-10.3	13-25	6-31	3-10	12-35	4-6	3L
Wizards	17	56	0.233	113	124	-11	11-26	6-30	2-12	11-34	1-9	1L
Nets	17	57	0.23	106.2	115.7	-9.5	9-26	8-31	3-12	12-32	0-10	10L
Pacers	16	58	0.216	111.9	120.6	-8.7	10-27	6-31	3-10	12-33	1-9	2L

W = Wins
L = Losses
PCT = Winning Percentage
PPG = Points Per Game
OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
DIFF = Average Point Differential
Home = Home Record
Road = Away Record
Div = Division Record
Conf = Conference Record
Last 10 = Record last 10 games
Strk = Current Streak

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